Moving to Sudan from Malaysia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Malaysia to Sudan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sudan compared to Malaysia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
13.9
SD
19.6

Malaysia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MY
$1,441
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MY
23.2
SD
2.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MY
63.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MY
8.3t
SD
0.4t

Malaysia generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MY
12.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MY
3.4%
SD
118.7%

Malaysia performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MY
3.9%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$33,600
SD
$2,800

Malaysia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MY
76.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
6.6
SD
42.3

Malaysia performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuala Lumpur Rain: 95.6 in/yr (2427 mm)
90° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuala Lumpur Khartoum
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Kuala Lumpur Khartoum
Jan 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Malaysian Meteorological Department Malaysian Meteorological Department, Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malaysia and Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa on Arrival
Malaysia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Free
Sudan passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sudan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sudan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Malaysia performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Malaysia?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 23.2 in Malaysia. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).

What's the weather like in Sudan compared to Malaysia?

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 90°F in Kuala Lumpur. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kuala Lumpur gets 95.6 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.

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At a Glance

MY SD
Population 33,871,431 47,958,856
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages English, Malay Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999